Business Management, Evening Cohort: Dinner and a Degree
Ready to put dinner on the table? So are we! Spend your Wednesday evenings on our Royal Oak campus to earn your associate degree in business in accelerated, 7-week terms. Two classes each Wednesday, with a dinner break that includes the food.
A Carefully Planned Program
Balance job, family and school—and still graduate on time. Here’s the plan:
- Less than two years of Wednesday evenings in class
- Learn all the aspects of managing a business
- Work alongside the same classmates every term (your cohort)
- Share a weekly meal (provided) with your cohort
- Walk away with your degree in hand—exactly as planned
Enjoy simplified enrollment and registration. We register you each term for the next round of classes. You don’t have to worry about planning; we’ve got you covered.
Wednesday Nights in the Classroom
Wednesdays may be intense. Your first class meets at 6 p.m. Eat dinner with your classmates during the 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. break. Then, your second class meets until 10.
Less than two months later (7 weeks), move on to new classes — same classroom, same time, same classmates, even the same dinner break. It’s like clockwork.
Study on Your Own the Rest of the Week
There will be homework. You learn by practicing, by reading more, by listening more, and by trying your hand at new styles of communication and new ways of thinking about day-to-day business challenges.
You will be a full-time student but only have to commit to one evening of class each week. You’re in control the rest of the week — and OCC’s faculty, tutors and counselors and advisors are here if you need some help.
Career Outlook
A Business Management degree can prepare you for opportunities across a wide range of industries, from small businesses and nonprofits to global corporations. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role, move into leadership, or explore a new career path, business skills are in demand across many occupations. Explore career outlook information to learn about potential roles, typical wages, and projected employment trends.
Research suggests that cohort students are more likely to succeed and graduate on time.
Choose Your Cohort Start
You will take the same classes in the same sequence as your cohort. If you have prior college credit for one of the planned classes, you may not need to take it with your cohort. Talk it over with your OCC counselor or advisor.
Associate Degree
This is the only structured, cohort-based associate in applied science (AAS) degree in Business Management at OCC. If you would like a less-structured program that you put together with the help of a counselor, consider the traditional Business Management AAS.
If you’re focused on earning a bachelor’s degree next, consider the Business Administration ABA, which is designed with transferring in mind.
- This degree takes less than 2 years to complete.
- In-district program tuition cost: $7,378.
- Out-of-district program tuition cost: $13,888.
- Student fees are $110 per semester.
18 Classes in Nine 7-Week Terms
FALL 1 (14 credits)
First 7 Weeks:
- BUS 1100 Introduction to Business (4)
- ENG 1350 Business Communications (3)
Second 7 Weeks:
- BUS 2030 Business Law I (3)
- GSC 1530 Introductory Geology (4)
WINTER 1 (12 credits)
First 7 Weeks:
- PSY 2630 Psychology of Organizational Behavior (3)
- BUS 1310 Supervision (3)
Second 7 Weeks:
- BUS 2530 Management (3)
- BUS 2040 Business Law II (3)
SUMMER (11 credits)
Summer I
- ENG 2200 Professional Communication (4)
Summer 2
- BUS 2600 Principles of Advertising (3)
CIS 1050 Personal Computer Productivity Tools (4) *ONLINE 15 WEEKS*
FALL 2 (13 credits)
First 7 Weeks:
- COM 1600 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
- BUS 2700 Business and Labor Relations (3)
Second 7 Weeks:
- BUS 2640 Marketing Fundamentals (3)
- HIS 1510 World Civilizations to the Beginning of the Modern Era (4)
WINTER 2 (12 credits)
First 7 Weeks:
- BUS 2800 Human Resource Management (3)
- ECO 2610 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Second 7 Weeks:
- ACC 1500 Accounting for the Small Business Owner (3)
- ECO 2620 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Total: 62 credits
Next Cohort begins in Fall 2027
Upcoming information sessions will be scheduled for Spring and Summer 2027. If you're interested and want us to invite you when they become available, please submit the Interest Form. If this sounds like your best path to a degree, let us know. We’ll take it from there.
You can also begin your studies by applying to OCC. If you’re not already an OCC student, create a profile and complete our online application. Existing OCC students can update their academic program using the Change of Program Form.
Prepare to Transfer – Even if You Are Not Planning to Today!
Maximize your OCC-applicable credits upon transfer. Plan early and work with an OCC counselor or advisor throughout your OCC experience. If you pursue an associate in applied science, you
may satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement by taking as few as four additional courses. Save time, money and aggravation!
Whatever your program of study, OCC has many Transfer Credit Agreements with colleges and universities to help you navigate your way to a bachelor's degree.
View the College Transfer Success Guide for more information.
Contact Information
Kathryn Goodes
Academic Scheduling Manager
Phone: (248) 522-3442
Email: ksgoodes@oaklandcc.edu
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